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Passengers on a KLM flight from Bergen, Norway, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, were alarmed after two loud bangs were heard from one of the aircraft's engines shortly after takeoff.
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Passengers on a KLM flight from Bergen, Norway, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, were alarmed after two loud bangs were heard from one of the aircraft's engines shortly after takeoff.
A KLM flight en route from Bergen to its destination was forced to divert to Billund after passengers experienced a dramatic incident where parts of the engine detached.

Dutch airline KLM has issued a 'sincere apology' to Paralympian Hannah Babalola after she was denied access to an onboard wheelchair during an 11-hour flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam, being told to use the toilet without assistance or leave the flight.

The Air France-KLM group, including Transavia, has launched a campaign offering modifiable tickets without fees for summer travel. The airline group assures customers it can transport everyone this summer, despite concerns about fuel availability.
KLM has announced a temporary suspension of its flights to Uganda, citing travel restrictions imposed due to the Ebola outbreak. This decision impacts air travel to and from the East African nation.

KLM has indicated it may reduce its European flight schedule after the summer season, citing persistently high fuel prices and the introduction of a new Dutch government tax as reasons for the potential cuts.
KLM has added a new limited-edition U.S. Delft House to its collection, sparking interest among collectors and travelers about its availability.

A 24-year-old Italian man has been placed under a 45-day quarantine in Italy. This measure was implemented after he had contact with a patient who later died and was also a passenger on a specific KLM flight.

An alarm was triggered in Italy after four individuals were placed under surveillance and one woman quarantined due to contact with a person infected with hantavirus on a flight. Health authorities are actively monitoring the situation, while general discussions about hantavirus spread continue.

Municipal health service GGD Kennemerland has identified 60 people who had contact with a 69-year-old Dutch woman who died from a hantavirus infection, including five who had “intensive c

A KLM flight attendant is under examination in an Amsterdam hospital after coming into contact with a 69-year-old Dutch tourist who died from hantavirus.

Επιβιβάστηκε «για λίγο» σε πτήση της εταιρείας KLM από το Γιοχάνεσμπουργκ με προορισμό την Ολλανδία, ωστόσο τον κατέβασαν πριν από την απογείωση.

Rising fuel costs are leading to increased prices across various sectors, with Air France-KLM announcing another hike in ticket prices. Consumers are also facing new increases at the pump, particularly around May 1st.

Donald Trump has recently made various public statements, including announcing plans to release UFO files and mocking the NASA chief, while also proposing new retirement plans and being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. These actions and remarks have drawn international attention and domestic discussion.

Schiphol and KLM are introducing extra steps to improve their readiness for snow and freezing conditions, following a review of the major weather-related disruptions at the airport earlier this yea

More than 1,100 musicians, including Roger Waters, Macklemore, and Massive Attack, are calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest. They cite Israel's participation amid the conflict in Gaza as the reason for their demand.
A new tool called NotebookLM allows users to create their own graphic novels.
KLM cancels 160 flights in coming month due to rising fuel costs Reuters

A KLM flight bound for Nice, France, was forced to return to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport shortly after takeoff due to striking a heron, causing delays for passengers.

Stock markets surged and oil prices tumbled following news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran, with the FTSE 100 closing significantly higher.

Dutch Finance Minister Heinen announced that the state will object to the remuneration packages for KLM's top executives, deeming them "truly inappropriate," and plans to address the issue at the upcoming shareholders' meeting.

KLM President-Director Marjan Rintel earned 30% more in 2025 compared to 2024, totaling nearly 1.6 million euros. This information was revealed in the Dutch airline's new annual report.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a bid for a minority stake in Portugal's state-owned airline TAP, following IAG's withdrawal from the privatization race.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid for a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid for a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP.

Google bietet mit NotebookLM und Gemini kostenlose KI-Tools für Schülerinnen und Schüler an. Sie erstellen aus Notizen Lernhilfen, Testfragen und personalisierte Übungsprüfungen.

KLM Cityhopper opened its hangar doors to thirty high school girls from the Schiphol region for its first 'Girls in Aviation Day,' aiming to interest them in a future career in aviation.

A man who boarded a KLM flight at Schiphol without a valid ticket on Boxing Day has been issued a 40-year flight ban by the airline and fined by a court.

Air France and KLM are increasing long-haul ticket prices by an average of 50 euros for a round trip in economy class, effective for tickets issued from March 11, to offset soaring kerosene costs.

Hollenska flugfélagið KLM tilkynnti í dag að það hefði aflýst öllum flugferðum til Dúbaí í Sameinuðu arabísku furstadæmunum þangað til 28. mars af öryggisástæðum vegna stríðsins á svæðinu.

Google's NotebookLM has launched a new feature called 'Cinematic Video Overviews,' designed to transform research and notes into video summaries.

Minister Tom Berendsen of Foreign Affairs told MPs that on Tuesday evening KLM will operate a flight to bring home people who have been unable to leave the Middle East because of the conflict invol

Air France-KLM has been fined 368 million euros for freight price fixing practices dating back two decades, a sanction already largely provisioned in its accounts.

KLM will temporarily suspend flights from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv starting Sunday, March 1, due to operational and commercial feasibility issues.
Dutch airline KLM has announced the suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv.

An 81-year-old woman was killed in a two-car, wrong-way crash on the A59 near Waalwijk, Netherlands, with two others injured.
Air France-KLM Posts Swing to Profit Amid Drop in Costs The Wall Street Journal
Air France-KLM has reported a swing to profit, attributed to a significant drop in operating costs.
Air France-KLM Posts Swing to Profit Amid Drop in Costs The Wall Street Journal
Air France-KLM reported a return to profitability, largely due to a significant reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM reported a return to profitability, driven by a significant reduction in operational costs, improving its financial standing.

A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Ghana to the Netherlands was forced to return to Accra after an onboard fire scare shortly after take-off, with no injuries reported.

Danish consumer ombudsman has filed charges against airline KLM for allegedly misleading marketing in radio advertisements concerning sustainable fuel.

Air France-KLM's CEO has indicated a willingness to engage in talks regarding a possible takeover bid for EasyJet, as interest in the budget airline grows.

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are underway, with teams like Germany arriving for final training and discussions around player protection from heat. The tournament also faces significant security challenges for US law enforcement and will introduce new FIFA-approved rule changes.

Airline KLM and the pilots' trade union VNV have reached an agreement on a new collective labor agreement, which includes a 4.75% wage hike and ticket discounts for pilots.

Health authorities in the US, France, Netherlands, and Greece have reported that all suspected or contact cases for hantavirus have tested negative. This indicates no current confirmed hantavirus cases in these regions, easing earlier concerns about a potential outbreak.

A 25-year-old Italian man has been urgently hospitalized with suspected hantavirus symptoms after reportedly traveling on a flight with an infected individual. Samples from the man have been sent to Spallanzani Hospital for further testing.

A KLM flight from Málaga to Schiphol was evacuated and significantly delayed after a Wi-Fi hotspot with the name "There is a bomb on board" was detected. The incident prompted a large-scale security response.
A bomb exploded at the headquarters of the Dutch Prime Minister's political party, though no injuries were reported in the incident. An attacker was subsequently apprehended by authorities.

The World Health Organization has confirmed multiple hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship, prompting alerts to several countries whose citizens were on board. While precautions are being taken and passengers are advised to self-isolate, the WHO has stated that the outbreak is not expected to escalate into an epidemic or pandemic.

A KLM flight attendant was hospitalized in Amsterdam with suspected hantavirus symptoms after reportedly having contact with an infected cruise ship passenger. The individual was briefly on a flight before take-off when symptoms emerged.

Farþegi sem lést af völdum hantaveirunnar var um stutta stund um borð í flugvél KLM frá Jóhannesarborg til Hollands 25. apríl.

Air France-KLM and Royal Caribbean have both revised down their 2026 financial forecasts, citing significant increases in fuel costs. Air France-KLM anticipates a $2.4 billion rise in its fuel bill, leading to reduced capacity growth projections.
Air France-KLM reported a first-quarter loss of 287 million euros and revised down its 2026 forecasts, stating that the Middle East war has not yet altered the value of its offer for TAP.

Low-cost airline Transavia has announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled for May and June. The decision is attributed to the escalating price of kerosene, potentially influenced by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa's offers to acquire Portugal's national airline, TAP, have progressed to the next stage of the bidding process.

A "perfect storm" of high kerosene prices and decreased air traffic has led 19 airlines to implement emergency plans, including flight cuts for the summer, with KLM eliminating 80 connections.

Air France-KLM group has again increased its ticket prices, adding 50 euros to some long-haul economy tickets, as jet fuel costs continue to surge.

The Dutch state's finance minister intends to challenge the high bonus awarded to KLM's executives, particularly focusing on the raise, amidst existing staff pay restrictions.

KLM-fly måtte avbryte landing bare 300 meter over bakken da påskestormen «Dave» herjet over Sørlandet.

The popular fintech company Revolut has been fined €11.5 million in Italy for providing misleading information regarding the fees of its investment products, according to the Financial Times.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both submitted bids for a minority stake in Portugal's national carrier TAP, as the airline's privatization process continues with two main competitors.
Aviation giants Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP.

Asian airlines are particularly affected by high kerosene prices, with Chinese carriers announcing fuel surcharges for domestic flights, and other major airlines like Air France-KLM, Air India, Qantas, and SAS also increasing ticket prices.

KLM is now offering an additional early morning flight from Ljubljana Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol, with a return evening flight.

Airlines, including Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM, are sounding the alarm that ticket prices are set to jump due to rising fuel costs, impacting demand and passenger fares.

Air France-KLM has announced price increases for long-haul tickets, including a €50 hike for economy class, due to the rising cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war, following similar adjustments by other airlines.

G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initiative aims 'to calm markets down', as FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains.

Dutch national airline KLM has canceled all flights to Dubai until March 28, citing 'ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East' as the reason.

A KLM flight carrying Dutch nationals stranded in the Middle East arrived at Schiphol airport from Oman, repatriating holidaymakers and airline staff.
Air France-KLM cancels Middle East flights on security concerns Arab News
KLM introduces 'Real Deal Days,' offering promotional fares and deals for travel to Asia, Africa, and the USA for under 500€, aiming to encourage new travel experiences.

The Dutch national airline, KLM, announced the indefinite suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv starting from Sunday.

The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has launched an investigation into an incident in which two KLM aircraft collided at Schiphol Airport on Saturday, the Dutch air traffic control organization

Air France-KLM SA released its fourth-quarter financial results and provided an outlook for fiscal year 2026 and beyond.
Air France-KLM Posts Swing to Profit Amid Drop in Costs The Wall Street Journal
Air France-KLM has reported a swing to profit, driven by a reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM has returned to profitability, driven by a reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM has reported a swing to profit, attributed to a reduction in costs, highlighting successful efforts in financial management.

Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and SAS are urging the cancellation of a deal with Qatar after an EU civil servant was dismissed over corruption allegations.

Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith has hinted at a potential rebranding and name change for the group, stating that internal discussions are ongoing regarding several possible new names.

Google has updated its NotebookLM with enhanced research tools, new export formats, and integration with Gemini 3.5, improving its AI capabilities.

A KLM employee, dismissed after a 1,000-liter kerosene spill during aircraft refueling, lost his lawsuit for €85,000 in compensation. The court deemed him negligent in the incident.

An Air-France-KLM manager discusses how flight tickets have become more expensive, yet people are not deterred from flying and even opt for more luxurious offers, touching on free snacks and hand luggage costs.
Morgan Stanley has issued a significant and assertive assessment regarding the stock performance and outlook for Air France-KLM.

Air France-KLM has confirmed discussions about changing the group's name, a move that makes sense given its bid for TAP. KLM is reportedly concerned about losing its Dutch identity.

A 25-year-old man from Calabria, who was on the KLM flight with a South African woman who later died of hantavirus, is reportedly showing... Italy:...

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has reportedly decided to rename the airline group. This change is anticipated as Scandinavian carrier SAS is expected to join the alliance.

Spain is investigating several suspected cases of hantavirus, including one in Alicante linked to a KLM flight and a woman who traveled with a deceased Dutch national. The UK has also reported potential new cases, prompting health alerts.

A health thriller is unfolding in Amsterdam as public health authorities are on high alert after approximately 60 passengers from a KLM flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam were quarantined due to a deadly hantavirus and a flight attendant showing symptoms.

A Dutch couple died from Hantavirus after traveling through Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina, with one hypothesis suggesting they contracted the virus while birdwatching in Ushuaia. The woman also boarded a KLM flight in Johannesburg before her death.
Air France-KLM Cuts Capacity Forecasts as Fuel Costs Set to Increase WSJ
Franco-Dutch airline Air France-KLM has reduced its business forecast for 2026, anticipating slower growth due to increasing fuel costs, which are attributed to the potential US-Iran conflict.

The privatization of TAP Air Portugal is being discussed, with Air France-KLM identified as a potential strategic partner to enhance commercial, financial, and prestige aspects.

The Portuguese government has invited Air France-KLM and Lufthansa to submit binding proposals for the privatization of airline TAP, after their initial non-binding offers were deemed very similar. Th

Google is set to enhance its Gemini AI system with an update that will integrate its AI-powered note-taking and research tool, NotebookLM.

European countries face a looming jet fuel shortage, with warnings that supplies could last only six weeks, prompting airlines to cancel flights and reduce capacity.

The Dutch government announced it will formally challenge the multimillion-euro compensation packages for the CEOs of KLM and its parent company Air France-KLM, citing new figures on their earnings.

An internal investigation at KLM reveals that the airline has some of the highest flight crew labor costs globally, particularly when compared to its international competitors.

Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen is set to protest KLM's plans to provide increased bonuses to its management team, stating that such a move is 'inappropriate'.

KLM CEO Marjan Rintel’s pay rose by almost 32 percent last year, at the same time as the airline implemented cost-saving measures to boost profitability.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both submitted bids for a minority stake in Portugal's national carrier TAP, as the airline's privatization process continues with two main competitors.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted a joint bid to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP, signaling potential consolidation in the European aviation sector.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have reportedly submitted bids to acquire a minority stake in Portugal's national airline, TAP, signaling potential consolidation in the European aviation sector.

KLM has agreed to sell a 75 percent stake in its in-flight catering services division to Swiss airline caterer Gategroup, finalizing a divestment announced in late 2024.

KLM is expanding its service from Ljubljana Airport, offering an additional morning flight to Schiphol and an evening return flight starting today.

KLM has handed a 40-year flying ban to a man who unlawfully boarded a plane at Schiphol Airport on Boxing Day in an attempt to fly to Curaçao without a valid ticket.

The Air France-KLM group is adjusting prices on transatlantic and intercontinental routes, reacting to the destabilization of the oil market triggered by the war in Iran.

Google's NotebookLM can now transform novels into AI-hosted podcasts and generate custom infographics, enhancing its utility for users.

Pieter Elbers' resignation comes over a year ahead of his schedule tenure ending in September 2027.

Een KLM-vliegtuig dat vannacht vanuit de Omaanse hoofdstad Muscat naar Nederland is gevlogen om Nederlanders te repatriëren, is vanochtend geland op Schiphol. Volgens een woordvoerder van…

Airlines British Airways, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansa are experiencing significant drops in share prices on Monday.
An analyst expresses caution regarding Zillow (Z) shares, despite the company's upcoming partnership with Google NotebookLM, suggesting potential market uncertainties.
Dutch airline KLM has announced the suspension of its flights between Tel Aviv and Amsterdam, effective March 1, impacting travel between the two cities.

KLM's anticipated 'Real Days' campaign has launched again, offering special advantages and inspiring travelers with six featured destinations.
Air France-KLM has reported a swing to profit, attributed to a significant drop in operational costs.
Air France-KLM reported a swing to profit, primarily driven by a significant reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM Posts Swing to Profit Amid Drop in Costs The Wall Street Journal
Air France-KLM has returned to profitability, benefiting from a reduction in operational costs.
Air France-KLM has returned to profitability, driven by a reduction in operational costs.
Radio host David Greene is suing Google, claiming the tech giant 'stole' his voice for its AI-powered NotebookLM tool. Greene alleges the AI's voice is so similar to his own that listeners and colleagues mistook it for him. Google denies the allegations, stating the voice is from a paid professional actor.